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by Miriam Brafman
1. Undercover SS10
Check out this series of mostly black-and-white
stunning images from the Japanese
high fashion brand's lookbook.
via Scoute
2. Rebranding Playboy
For a school project, MFA student Alex Cornell explains his process of creating
a drastically new visual and editorial
direction for Playboy Magazine that favors intellect over nudity.
via ISO50
3. Letters Lubell
Letters Lubell prints charming cards and paper goods on an antique press in Brooklyn. The outfit uses soy-based ink on recycled paper.
via We Love You So
4. Field Notes “Just Below Zero”
Field Notes recently introduced a limited edition series of their classic memo
books in muted greys and blues.
via Design Work Life
5. Peter Saville Wrapping Paper
We love Creative Review's awesome roundup of the best seasonally-inspired design products.
6. Faabric.com
Created by web designer Jarred Bishop, Faabric.com makes for a beautiful and simple way to bookmark and discover clothes on the web.
7. Billy Jealousy’s Whipped Cream Shave Lather
Billy Jealousy's new lather
for men uses a blend of lavender and
bergamot that's also colorant and paraben-free.
via
The Moment
8. The Portfolio of Mikey Burton
Philadelphia-based graphic designer Mikey Burton has an impressive portfolio that consists of letterpress work, gig posters, packaging and more.
via The Takeover
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